Game of Thrones star Iain Glen: Knightly reading is so important

Game of Thrones star Iain Glen says reading is the “single most important thing” for any child to learn.

The actor, currently filming series five of the HBO series in which he plays knight Ser Jorah Mormont, told pupils during a visit to Jubilee Primary in Tulse Hill how as a child he used to love curling up in bed with Tintin books and a Marmite sandwich.

He said reading has continued to be an important part of his life since — especially as a father of three.

He said: “Reading is the basis of all culture — drama, film, theatre — and it’s only through the written word that you can properly access in your imagination such different worlds.” He added that he also found reading with his children before bedtime a welcome moment of calm.